Labels & webzines often like to write at the end of a bio or review with the term ‘for fans of’ such & such bands. But we really think the band itself should be telling us this. So enlighten us if you would. CHOOF is for fans of?
Your new EP, ‘Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation’, is not only one of the best EP titles we’ve heard in a while, but more importantly it is out on April 27th via Dead Set Records. What would you say to a metal punter now to convince them to part with their crypto or credit card & grab themselves a copy? You’d be a full flog not to order one.
Literally everyone who’s worth their own weight in liquid shit has ordered one.
Why call the band CHOOF? Someone spell chook wrong? You guys in a hurry like your music? Anything else?
Like the EP name, it’s pretty much the best band name ever. Choof is what ya best mates older uncle calls weed down here in Victoria. Speaking of Choof, some anonymous asshole has been puttin up Choof stickers in our patented font. If anyone’s got any info that leads to a bashing, we’ll give you a copy of Dimwitted Amoral Exploitation
‘Yoghurt Cups’ is the first single released from the new EP. It’s an odd song title. You guys big on yoghurt? What’s the go there?
That songs about Richard Chase, a serial killer who did all sorts of weird and wild things. In one case, he slit the throat of the victim, collected the blood in a yoghurt cup and drank it.
Any other releases to date other than the new EP? When can we expect a full length recording? Or will you be one of those grind bands that only releases the small stuff?
We put out a demo that was recorded at The Crapshack by Squiz. Album has been written, but bloody Jesus Christ let us get this EP out first.
You call yourselves ‘Outlaw’ grind. Are you guys a bit naughty?
We’re all little naughty pieces of shit. We do like to thieve, burgle, steal and loot. Have you ever set anything on fire? Shit rules
This is probably a stupid question for you mob, but mainstream metal vs the underground – what’s your preference & hit us with 3 bands that have been tickling your fancy lately & we should check out.
Underground baby. Check out Tribal Gaze, Ingrown and Noisem.
Favourite musical format? Tape, vinyl, CD or digital & why?
Vinyl. It’s mad and the arts big and cool. Digital is pretty sick too though
What formats will your EP be available on?
10 inch EP through Deadset Records, and digital. If enough cunts wanna give us money we will put it on whatever you want though
A lot of bands in the current climate are adapting & coming up with some interesting & out there ideas for merch. Anything you plan on doing differently? Or if not, what do you have on offer at the moment?
Our grinders are unreal. The Choof grinders are definitely the only grinders on the merch desk
Hypothetically, your next album is out, you’ve booked a massive national tour. What would be your ultimate Australian heavy music line-up that you would take with you to support you on it?
Man I’d love to play with Mindsnare
And lastly….
Most overrated metal band ever?
Metallica. 4 good albums and now they’ve been shit for 35 years. Give up
Most underrated metal band ever is?
Choof